Archived Industry News for Water Professionals
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has awarded the River Murray Medal impassioned water campaigner Henry Jones, marking the first time the medal has been awarded to a member of the community since its inception in 1853.
New shower head promises massive household water savings
A new shower head co-developed by the CSIRO uses as little as 50 per cent of water compared to a normal shower head by using air to simulate the sensation of full pressure.
Sydney Water announces contracts
Sydney Water has awarded a five-year operations and facilities maintenance, with a potential two-year option, to Theiss, starting 1 July this year.
McArdle kicks off regional tour
Queensland Water Minister Mark McArdle has started a regional tour of south east Queensland councils to cover electricity and water supply issues facing the state’s regional councils.
Piccaninnie Ponds Karst Wetlands added to Ramsar list
The Piccaninnie Ponds Karst Wetlands in South Australia have been added to the Ramsar list as a wetland of international importance.
Stage II of WA's southern desal plant expansion takes first seawater
The second stage of Western Australia’s Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) has been completed with the first intake of sea water, marking a major milestone in commissioning the State Government’s $450million expansion project.
ANCORS contributes to UN marine workshop
The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS)is providing expert assistance to United Nations workshop into the state of the marine environment in the Southwest Pacific Ocean.
New nanomaterial to filter environmental toxins
New research has demonstrated the potential of a new kind of nanomaterial to filter out environmental toxins in water.
WA policy framework for inland drainage released
The Western Australian Government has released a policy framework for inland drainage that will guide the use of drainage as an option for inland farmers to manage salinity and waterlogging.
Research targets water recycling from textile industry
Bruck Textiles Pty Ltd has partnered with Victoria University and received a $794,000 Federal Government grant for research on converting waste heat and waste water from textile processing into recycled water.
Lindsay Island water recovery project goes ahead
Lindsay Island in the Murray Sunset National Park will be Victoria’s first project to recover water for the environment using the Murray Darling-Basin Plan adjustment mechanism.
Nation's top water specialists to meet
Over 100 of the nation’s top water managers and scientists are set to meet in Canberra in a bid to develop a new vision of how we can better measure outcomes from water initiatives from across Australia.
Tasmania opens new energy and water institute
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the new Entura Clean Energy and Water Institute, which it says will strengthen the state’s position as a leader in renewable energy.
WA announces billing reforms
The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of billing reforms it says will make it easier for customers to manage their water bills, including a new two-monthly billing and self-service customer website.
CSIRO to model impacts on Tasmanian waterways
The CSIRO has announced it has begun work on a new computer model which it says will enable communities and aquaculture industries to better assess the environmental and human impacts on the state’s marine environments.
Government outlines Murray water efficiency projects
The Federal Government has announced that five regional organisations and irrigation businesses will share in $100 million in funding to upgrade their on-farm infrastructure in the latest round of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program.
Queensland releases CSG/LNG compliance plan
The Queensland Government has released a compliance plan to regulate the Coal Seam Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas industry in 2013.
Healthier waterways funding starts
The Queensland Government has announced new funding for healthier waterways after the release of the 2012 Ecosystem Health Report Card earlier this year.
Sydney Water signs off on major upgrades
Sydney Water has signed a $100 million Collaborative Services Agreement (CSA) with Schneider Electric and Thompson Controls for the upgrade of 33 water and wastewater treatment plants.
Victoria turns the tap on IWCM funding
The Victorian Government has opened a $50 million fund aimed at supporting the development of iIntegrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across the State under the Living Victoria initiative.
Papps appointed new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder
The Federal Government ahs announced the appointment of David Papps as the new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.